Dan+Ouimet

=Dan Ouimet=

My Big Three for 2011-12:

 * ~ Name of Tool ||~ URL for tool ||
 * wikispaces || http://earthsciencegrade8.wikispaces.com/ ||
 * animoto || [|http://animoto.com] ||
 * glogster || [] ||

Link to my Wiki: (not a finished product!) http://earthsciencegrade8.wikispaces.com/ Link to my lesson plan using technology: media type="custom" key="10048873" I chose to investigate Animoto because of its immediate application to my personal life making shows for family and friends. I hope to become familiar with the program during personal use and then transfer that familiarity to classroom use. I have to do some thinking on how to incorporate this program into my curriculum but I do have one main thought now. I want to try to give the students a project of creating their own animoto using photos and text to make a 30 second public service announcement on global climate change. The public service announcement would have to take a stance on making positive changes in our lives to mitigate global climate change. I anticipate the kids could have a lot of freedom along that thread to put together presentations of people biking to work, recycling, turning off lights, etc. E.8.1 Using the science themes, __explain and predict changes__ in major features of land, water, and __atmospheric systems__ E.8.3 Using the science themes during the process of investigation, describe __climate__**,** weather, ocean currents, soil movements and changes in the forces acting on the earth E.8.4 Using the science themes, analyze the __influence living organisms have had on the earth's systems, including their impact on the composition of the atmosphere__ and the weathering of rocks E.8.6 Describe through investigations the __use of the earth's resources by humans__ in both past and current cultures, particularly how changes in the resources used for the past 100 years are the basis for efforts to conserve and recycle renewable and non-renewable resources 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S.
 * Investigation 1: Creation Tool of Animoto**
 * Wisconsin Content Standards**
 * Technology Standards**
 * b. || engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. ||
 * a. || design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. ||

I chose to investigate Google.docs for its potential to help me with managing my own school documents and for help it may provide managing collaborative documents within our team or building level. For my own school documents, I have had a difficult time managing minor changes I make to documents at school originally developed at home. Each night, I go home with a list of files to change but inevitably miss some or get confused on what had been changed where. I think having all my own created materials out there in the cloud could make this process a lot more efficient. For my team level or building level application, I hope to get my team members on board using google.docs when we need to generate things like field trip permission letters. With every one of these documents there is always repeat emailing of revision after revision with confusion that comes with that. Having a common document posted out there for everyone to view and edit can make this process much more efficient as well. n/a 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.
 * Investigation 2: Collaboration Tool of Google.docs**
 * Wisconsin Content Standards**
 * Technology Standards**
 * a. || demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations. ||
 * b. || collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. ||
 * c. || communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats. ||